Congressmen Receive 2025 Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy
Keep US Posted, of which PRINTING United Alliance is a member, held a special reception on February 12, 2025 to award Congressmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with the Benjamin Franklin Award for Leadership in Postal Policy. The award, presented by Keep US Posted Executive Director and former Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS), is awarded to members of Congress who have led efforts to preserve and protect the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the Americans who rely on it.
During the event, Keep US Posted raised awareness and rallied support for the U.S. mailing industry, small businesses, non-profits, and the American people who rely on the U.S. Postal Service everyday. PRINTING United Alliance was represented by ACG Advocacy at the reception and had the opportunity to engage with multiple legislators and staff.
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In this article, Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager, PRINTING United Alliance, discusses the Keep US Posted 2025 awardees. More information can be found at Business Excellence-Legislation or reach out to Steph should you have additional questions specific to how these issues may affect your business: sbuka@printing.org.
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Stephanie Buka is the government affairs manager for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. Buka is the editor-in-chief of the Industry Advocate newsletter. She is responsible for advocacy campaigns, policy analysis, strategy development and team leadership, all aimed at promoting the Alliance's legislative agenda. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.
Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.
